Kayaking on the Mekong River

And on other tributaries of the Mekong River

The mountainous area of Luang Prabang and its large rivers provides an ideal setting for a kayak ride. Whether on the Mekong, the Nam Khan River (the tributary of the Mekong in Luang Prabang), the Nam Ou River (1 hour drive from Luang Prabang) or the Nam Back River (2 hours from Luang Prabang), there are many suitable possibilities for beginners and the most timid athletes. Individually or in groups, participate in an incredible experience with experienced professionals.

Examples of Kayaking Journey around Luang Prabang

1-day journey Kayak on The Nam Khan River, and visit the Tad Sae Waterfall
Pick-up service with your private transportation, we drive out of town to where we will start, close to the Elephant camps where you will probably see some of the big animals living there. After a light introduction by your professional kayak teacher guide, we will start with our first leg of Kayaking down on Nam Kan River, overlooking the local life of the Laotian countryside. Up to the second leg, without any risks or rapids, we will reach the second leg before arriving to the end point, where your minivan will be waiting for you.
Drive back to Luang Prabang.
Arrival Luang Prabang Transfer to Hotel end Of Service.

1-day journey Kayak on the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou Caves and Whiskey Village
At 8am, your guide will be meeting you at your hotel to start this journey with a 1-hour drive to north of city. After a basics paddle & safety introduction, we will start with a 2-hour trip on the Nam Ou River, a tributary of the Mekong River. After reaching the Mekong River, we will have a visit to the famous sacred Pak Ou Caves, with the hundreds of Buddha statues.
It will then be time for our picnic lunch
After lunch, we will have around 1h30 of paddling, to reach the local Whiskey village (making the Laolao, a beverage made from rice), and visit this traditional village.
After visiting, and eventually tasting and buying some special drinks, we will have around 30 minutes more of kayaking before arriving in Luang Prabang, around 4pm.
Your private transportation will be awaiting you for the transfer to your hotel.